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Published: 16:50 Updated: 17:04 Monday 06 January 2020

A renowned scientist and former Tomorrows World presenter has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) annual conference next month.

Vivienne Parry will address the event, which is now in its sixth year and expected to attract more than 450 delegates including IB business leaders, policy-makers, investors and innovators and technical experts from around the world. They will congregate in Glasgow on 5 and 6 February, and will see innovative companies exhibiting their smart solutions to a global audience.

Parry, a scientist by training, is the head of engagement at Genomics England and a UK Research and Innovation board member and has extensive writing and broadcasting experience that has inspired a generation of scientists.

She said industrial biotechnology (IB) start-ups need to get out and tell people what they are doing, quickly showing the solution to a problem scientists can sometimes struggle to communicate to policy-makers and the public the significance of what they are doing to save the planet.

READ MORE: Comment: Ever heard of industrial biotechnology? Our future may depend on itREAD MORE: Plans to boost Scotlands bio-revolution secure seed fundingKeep it simple and show the real value in your product and the positive impact it can make to everyday life and the environment. When I listen to someone presenting their concepts, I want them to excite me about the potential of their product in a way that is not hyped, but is really clear.

Mark Bustard, commercial director at IBioIC, said a change in mindset is needed if startups are to capitalise on their innovations. Companies like ScotBio, Cellucomp and Celtic Renewables are all fantastic examples of award-winning organisations who are driving science to generate and make products.

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Former Tomorrows World presenter set to address biotechnology event - The Scotsman

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